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Belogradchik Fortress
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- Name
- Belogradchik Fortress
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Belogradchik Kale
- Country:
- Bulgaria
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- Eastern Europe
- Date:
- 200AD - 299AD
- City/Town:
- Belogradchik
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Belogradchik,
- Related:
about Belogradchik Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress, also known as Belogradchik Kale or as Kaleto, is an impressively well-preserved fortification in north-western Bulgaria.
It was the Romans who initially founded Belogradchik Fortress as a stronghold from the 1st to the 3rd centuries, building the highest part of the fortress, known as the Citadel.
Over the centuries, Belogradchik Fortress has been used by a succession of different forces including the Byzantines.
The 14th century saw the site fall under the remit of Tsar Ivan Sratsimir’s Vidin kingdom, during which time it was enlarged and strengthened. Nevertheless, at the end of this century, Belogradchik Fortress was captured by the Ottomans, a move which saw the site used to suppress local uprisings and protect this corner of the Ottoman Empire.
In the 19th century, Belogradchik Fortress continued to be used for military and defensive purposes. In 1850, Belogradchik Fortress played a sinister role in suppressing the Belogradchik uprising, it being the place where activists were decapitated. In 1885, it was also used in the Serb-Bulgarian War.
Today, Belogradchik Fortress is open to the public.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Belogradchik Fortress is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 936 30 01
E-Mail: e-docs@mee.government.bg
useful information
Directions:
Belogradchik can be reached by bus from Sofia central bus station (approx 4hrs) or by car on the E79 / highway 102.
Ticket Information:
Belogradchik Fortress is open Jun–Sept 8am-7pm and Oct-May 9am-5pm.
Links:
http://www.belogradchik.biz/belogradchik/attractions/kaleto.en.html
http://www.bulgariatravel.org/eng/sights.php?id=124
http://www.belogradchik-bg.com/sights_eng.htm
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